Old-fashioned barbering keeps brothers in business
Molly Campbell, Centretown News
John Maiorino cuts long-time customer George Poirier's hair at Professional Barber Shop, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. Archive 1997-2016
The mirror that runs the length of the barber shop is plastered with postcards and pictures – clients, friends, family. One man is smiling before and after he had his bushy red beard shorn off. Shots of a grandson show him growing up in a barber’s chair. Newspaper clippings are on proud display, too. Molly Campbell, Centretown NewsJohn Maiorino cuts long-time customer George Poirier's hair at Professional Barber Shop, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month.
For many, Elgin Street is painted red, black and white. This is “Sens’ Mile.” It’s the home of rowdy hockey fans, endless beer and good grub – BBQ stain on your face kind of grub.
After 92 years of dressing Canada’s prime ministers, Governors General and television news anchors, Centretown tailor G.L. Myles is closing its doors.Anita Li, Centretown News Kent Wilkinson is closing his clothing shop, which has been in business for 92 years in Ottawa.
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